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Today saw West Midlands Police reveal they are carrying out yet more searches at Coombe Country Park as they continue to search for missing city mum Nicola Payne.

Nicola Payne

The latest searches come after fresh information was brought forward and officers have been at the site for the past eight weeks.

For our full story, and interview with the senior investigating officer, click here.

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Do you have information?

Detectives are still urging anyone who believes they may have any information - no matter how small - about Nicola’s disappearance to come forward.

Police resume their search for Coventry mum Nicola Payne who went missing in 1991.

If you think you can help, then call West Midlands Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

13:04

Photos

Here are fresh photos from today’s search next to Coombe Abbey’s fishing lake:

12:54

Opinion piece

Our news editor Sam Dimmer has covered the Nicola Payne case during his many years as the Telegraph’s crime reporter.

John and Marilyn Payne,

He has had his say on the latest searches in “the biggest unsolved murder in Coventry’s history” and Sam stated: “Nicola’s parents are two of the kindest, most decent people you’re ever likely to meet.

“They deserve answers. They deserve to be able to lay their daughter to rest.”

First video from scene

10:47

Jigsaw piece

Detective Chief Inspector Martin Slevin

DCI Slevin said: “December this year sees 25 years passing since Nicola disappeared but the information that brought us to this site demonstrates that there are still people out there with vital information that may assist.

“I would urge anyone who has yet to contact us to come forward and let us assess the value of the information you hold.

“It may be the piece of the jigsaw we are seeking.”

Anyone with information about Nicola’s disappearance should contact the investigation team on 101 or call Crimestoppers, confidentially on 0800 555 111

10:43

"Credible evidence"

Det Insp Martin Slevin

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Martin Slevin said: “These searches come after we received credible evidence from an eye witness concerning the sighting of two men in this area on the day Nicola disappeared.

“West Midlands Police is as committed as ever to finding Nicola’s remains.

“We promised her family following the acquittal of two men last year that we would continue to investigate this crime and bring those responsible for her abduction and murder to justice. We will endeavour to bring them the closure they deserve.

“Although items of interest have been examined nothing of relevance has been located to date. Officers will continue until the area has been completely searched.

“Nicola’s family have been kept fully updated throughout and are being supported by Family Liaison Officers.”

10:39

Crime writer Ben Eccleston reports

Searches are "on-going"

Police search an area of land near Coombe Abbey

Although nothing of relevance has been found at this stage, the searches are on-going and officers have vowed to continue in their quest to find what happened to Nicola and bring those responsible for her abduction and murder to justice.The searches, carried out by specialist search officers, have been taking place for a number of weeks and have included support from scientists from various fields, cadaver dogs and other specialists.

Search based on "new information"

West Midlands Police were searching an area of land near Coombe Abbey, Coventry for missing person Nicola Payne. File photo.

Police investigating the disappearance of Coventry mum Nicola Payne have carried out a number of searches in connection with her disappearance 25 years ago.The latest searches of an area of woodland in Coombe Abbey Country Park are as a result of new information coming to light into what happened to the teenager who disappeared in December 1991.

Officers previously searched the park for Nicola’s body in April 2015 and March 2014.